The Ranger boot is made from a waxy, oiled, olive coloured Italian leather. The 9 hole lacing system incorporating two locking eyelets and 4 upper speed lacing hooks makes for ease of putting on / taking off and provides all the comfort, funcationality and style any shooter could want. The Sympatex membrane keeps your feet dry and warm and the Vibram rubber sole has sufficient torsional stiffness to help support the foot / ankle on rugged terrain but not so aggressive that it feels uncomfortable on less demaning surfaces. Must be one of the best boots available for this sort of money.